You can think of insulin as a key that opens the door to your cells. Insulin helps sugar leave the bloodstream and enter cells in your body. If your body isn’t producing these keys, the sugar in your will be stuck piling up in the bloodstream and your cells won’t get the energy they need. Check out the “insulin pump” and “insulin needle’ videos to learn more about how doctors can help you get the keys your body needs!

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